Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-44-180 near Unadilla, GA — 2021-09-21

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Date
2021-09-21
Location
Unadilla, GA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-44-180
Registration
N442HG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane's impact by a bird during the enroute portion of the flight.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while enroute to his destination, about 2,400 ft mean sea level, he maneuvered to avoid a flock of birds; however, a bird contacted the left wing. He declared an emergency and landed the airplane at the nearest suitable airport without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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